U.S. PRESIDENCY.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1920, Page 5

U.S. PRESIDENCY.

•rfE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM. fcr fetomph.—Frtss Ann —CowrleM. Saaiifad June 25, 8.35 p.m. New York, June 24. The San Francisco correspondent of the New York Times states the prohibition issue promises to become an Important feature of the forthcoming Democratic Convention. Governor Edwards, of New Jersey, leads the "wet? forces, and Mr. W. J. Bryan the prohibition phalanx, while the middle ground group, Which is without a leader, wishes the Democratic platform not to present anv attitude an the question. Frame and Ireland are also likely to t4*y important roles. It is understood* President Wilson does not wish the platform to mention these questions.— Afls.-TTZ. Cable Ann. PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES. Received June 25, 9.45 p.m. New York, June 25. San Francisco reports that followers of the different Presidential aspirants are manoeuvring to bring their men into joftrminetm* Mr. McAdoo's supporters are still conJldent that he will accept nomination if tlie convention offers it. Attorney-General Palmer and Governor Pox. of Ohio, now, nnnear to be two of his strongest rivals for nomination. ' The opponents of Mr. Palmer say organised Labor will oppose him, and the onponerits of Mr.' Cox sav tire prohibition elements will oppose him. Mr. J. H. Davis (Texas) and VicePresident Marshall appear the strongest compromise possibilities. Meanwhile the pre-convention activities are continuing, especially the canvassing of delegates and the laying of plans for the necessary compromises on platform and candidates.—Aus.-NX Cable Assn.